Type 003 vs Type 001
Overview
The Type 003 and the Type 001 are both Aircraft carrier classes.
Displacement is 85,000 tons for the Type 003 vs 60,900 tons for the Type 001. The Type 003 reaches 30 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 001. The Type 003 carries a crew of 2,500 vs 1,960 for the Type 001.
The Type 003 was produced in 1 units vs 1 for the Type 001. The Type 003 was commissioned in 2025, 13 years after the Type 001 (2012).
| Chinese aircraft carrier, introduced in 2025, displaces 85,000 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Jiangnan Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 2025 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Chinese STOBAR aircraft carrier, introduced in 2012, propelled by steam turbines producing 200,000 hp. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | STOBAR aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Dalian Shipbuilding Industry |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | $120 million |
| Displacement | 85,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 316.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 76.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 2,500 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Steam turbines and diesel generators |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 60,900 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,850 nm at 3850 knots |
| Length | 306.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 74.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 1,960 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Steam TV12 turbines, 8 KVG-4 boilers, 4 shafts, 200,000 hp (150 MW) |
| Armament |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Type 003-class or Type 001-class?
The Type 003-class has greater displacement at 85,000 tons compared to the Type 001-class's 60,900 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 003-class or Type 001-class?
The Type 001-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Type 003-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 003-class or Type 001-class?
The Type 001-class has a longer range at 3,850 nautical miles compared to the Type 003-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 003-class or Type 001-class?
The Type 003-class is longer at 316.0 meters compared to the Type 001-class's 306.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 003-class and Type 001-class have?
The Type 003-class has a larger crew complement of 2,500 compared to the Type 001-class's 1,960 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 003-class or Type 001-class?
Both the Type 003-class and Type 001-class have been built in equal numbers with 1 vessels each.